Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max Power Cage Review

A home gym setup can be anything ranging from just a treadmill to a full-fledged garage gym with all the pieces of exercise equipment and accessories. But if you are serious about strength training or muscle building, then your home gym can not be complete without a power cage.

The multifunctional and heavy-duty squat cages like Fitness Reality 810XLT make it feasible to train to your limits safely without the need for a spotting partner.

Power cages are big in size some even need higher ceiling height to install than the typical garage space. It is worth giving up that much space as you would be able to perform full-body workouts on this versatile equipment.

If you are just building your garage gym or upgrading an existing one, and considering adding a new power cage to it, then you have reached the right place. In this article, we have reviewed one of the best power racks in the market from Fitness Reality.

Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max Power Cage Review

Any squat cage, half rack, or split stand can fulfill the function of a platform for loading and unloading barbell but only a full power age can provide you a safe setup for performing high-intensity powerlifting moves without needing a spotting partner.

Even in the squat cage category, there are many options that come at a weight capacity lower than 300 pounds. Such power racks, even with the full cage structure are not strong enough to offer a safe exercise platform.

Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max power rack is a heavily built higher weight capacity rack. With a stated weight capacity of 800 pounds, this power cage is suitable for even the most advanced lifters.

The frame and major elements of the Fitness Reality 810XLT rack are made using heavy-duty 2×2 inches steel tubes. The frame is powder-coated in gray, base, pull-up bar, and stability braces are coated in black for rust protection and durability.

You can blindly trust the strength and weight capacity of the Fitness Reality 810XLT Power Cage as it has been tested at 2000 pounds. Unlike other power cages, the adjustable spotter arms of Fitness Reality 810XLT are solid steel rods. These rods can safely handle the heavy load you may drop on failed rep.

The whole power cage setup takes up less than 50×44 inches of floor space which is not much considering the versatility a strong and sturdy power cage possesses. The multi-grip, angled pullup bars at the top can be installed top down too, which makes Fitness Reality 810XLT fit in just 75 inches and be suitable even for lower ceiling garage gyms.

The base of the rack is open from the front to allow easy entry into the cage without the risk of tripping over. The rack is as stable as the ones with a full framed base, the two stability braces on the back and the pull-up bar fixed at the top keep the rack sturdy. The cage is designed to offer optimum space for the sideways movement of the user. 

The solid steel spotter bars are 23 inches long and cover the whole depth of the cage. There are additional racking bars for loading and unloading the barbell, these are 3.25 inches long. Both the racking bars and safety spotter bars are chrome plated. Both of these can be installed at any of the 19 levels depending on your exercise requirements. 

The holes on the uprights of the Fitness Reality 810XLT power rack are 1 inch in diameter, these can be utilized to position the racking bars, spotter bars, stability braces, leg hold down rollers, or any standard attachments.

Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max power rack comes with lat pull down and lower row cable pulley attachment. The package also has a leg hold-down arrangement needed to perform lat pulldowns effectively.

When combined with a weight bench, barbell, and a few weight plates, the Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max power cage can work as complete home gym equipment. 

Features & Specs 

A full power cage is a kind of gym equipment that looks very simple but for using it along with the other equipment you already have or plan to buy, you need to understand the different specifications of the rack. In the table below you can find the prominent features and technical specifications of Fitness Reality power rack 810XLT.

The dimensions of the Fitness Reality 810XLT rack mentioned in the table above indicate the length, width, and height of the cage with a pull-up bar installed in an angled-up position. In case your garage gym has a lower ceiling height, you can install the pull-up bar upside down so the overall height of the structure would be about 75 inches.

The weight plates are to be loaded on the six-and-a-half-inch posts for adding resistance to the lat pulley and lower cable pulley. There is an easy glide 2” x 2” chrome guide rail for smooth movement of sliding weight post. The height of the leg hold-down can be adjusted by shifting the safety cacher bar position to facilitate effective lat pulldown exercise.

Build Quality

The overall construction of the Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max power rack is sturdy and durable. Built using heavy-duty 2×2 inches square tubes, the power rack can support up to 800 pounds of weight. It has even been tested with ASTM standards at 2000 pounds.

The open front base design makes it easy to get in without worrying about tripping over. The rear stability bars, pullup bar, strong uprights, and the two lower arms that form the base together form a stable platform to exercise safely at high intensity

The use of solid chrome-coated rods instead of hollow steel tubes as spotter’s arms, makes you feel safer against the weight falling over you in case of failed rep.

The uprights, base, and other elements of this power cage are bolted together using a heavy-duty connecting plate making the joints immovable and the structure sturdier.

The slide rail, spotter arms, and racking bars are chrome plated while all other parts of the rack are powder coated for rust protection and durability.

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Assembly and Maintenance

As there are a few moving parts in the Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max power rack along with cable pulleys, it needs little maintenance. You need to keep the pulleys, cables, and slide rail free of dust for smoother operation. You also need to lubricate the bearings, cables, and guide rail from time to time. The power cage part needs no preventive maintenance.

The Assembly of this power cage is so easy that you won’t even need the instruction book to complete it. But the package includes detailed assembly instructions and the necessary tools.

Bolting the whole machine together along with the attachments would require about one hour. For some parts, you would need a partner to hold the things together till you bolt them.

Aesthetics and Styling

There are only three colors on the whole power cage and the attachments. Chrome plating on safety bars, racking bars, and slide rail; black coating on stability braces, pulleys and pulley arm, leg hold-down, pull-up bar, and the base; and gray on the remaining elements of this gym machine.

By the first look, the Fitness reality 810XLT looks like a simple uncomplicated gym machine that can be easily understood and used without needing expert guidance or an exercise partner.

Overall aesthetics and styling of this power cage are average. It doesn’t have any vibrant colors or an exotic shape, but you can be sure that there is nothing in the machine that looks out of place. It would suit any dull or vibrant background of a home gym.

Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max Power Rack Accessories

The package we are reviewing in this article is not just a plain squat rack, it is a combo of a power rack, lat pull-down machine, and lower row cable pulley.

There are several attachments and accessories in this package along with the main power cage structure. These together, in combination with free weights and barbells form a functional full-body workout machine.

Here is the list of attachments and accessories you would receive in this package

• Two 3 ¼” long chrome lock-on racking bars
• Rear stability bars
• Multi-grip pull up bar
• Olympic lat pull-down attachment
• Low row cable pulley attachment
• 39-inch lat bar
• 20-inch low row bar
• Leg hold down with foam rollers
• Two spring clip collars

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Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max Power Cage Exercise Chart 

This Fitness Reality power rack 810XLT is much more than just a power cage. It has several attachments and accessories to enhance its functionality. Thus you can perform many more exercises on it than any ordinary power cage. 

The following table lists a few of the exercises that can be performed on Fitness Reality 810XLT power cage.

Pros & Cons 

This affordable and versatile power cage home gym setup doesn’t have any prominent flaws. Little limitations like having to buy the bench separately are outweighed by the construction quality and other advantages of this power cage. Check out the pros and cons of this machine.

Pros

• A sturdy piece of equipment
• Very high weight capacity
• Full-length safety catchers made of solid steel
• 19 height levels for adjusting the safety catchers 
• Can easily customize with attachments
• Reversible pull-up bars
• Smooth, noiseless operation of both pulleys
• 1-inch holes on uprights, compatible with standard attachments
• Offers enough workout space

Cons

• Need to buy the bench separately
• Weight storage posts not included in the package
• Need to buy sleeves for loading Olympic weight plates on sliding weight post

Is Fitness Reality Power Rack 810XLT Worth The Buy?

The 810XLT squat rack with lat pulley and low row pulley attachment can easily be your full body workout station with the addition of few pieces of equipment like a bench and free weights. This versatile gym machine comes at a very affordable price point compared to many home gym setups.

The number of exercises that you can perform using this setup in the comfort of your home makes it worth every penny. With Fitness Reality 810XLT at your garage gym, you can perform all your powerlifting moves safely at high intensity without needing a spotting partner.

The setup is built with heavy-duty steel and coated to be protected from rust, which makes it last for a long time. So, even if you would be using your home gym setup less frequently, it is worth buying this squat rack.

Verdict

With a tested weight capacity of 800 pounds, you can utilize the Fitness Reality 810XLT power rack from beginner to advanced level. It is built with such quality that you can start using it at the start of your fitness journey and it might last till you become an advanced level lifter and more.

This can be the first equipment you buy for your home gym setup. Its capability of accomodating all standard attachments will allow you to enhance the functionality of your home gym easily by just adding small attachments and accessories to this power cage.

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